der Verwaltungsakt
Translation
administrative act, administrative order
Examples
Der Steuerbescheid ist ein Verwaltungsakt.
The tax assessment notice is an administrative act.
Gegen den Verwaltungsakt kann man Widerspruch einlegen.
An objection can be filed against the administrative act.
Grammar Patterns
to issue an administrative act The agency issues an administrative act.
to appeal an administrative act The citizen appealed the administrative act.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bescheid (notice), Verfügung (decree), Anordnung (order)
Etymology
A compound of 'Verwaltung' (administration) and 'Akt' (act). Literally, an 'act of administration'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'administration' + 'act'. This is a formal, legal term for a decision or order made by a public authority.